Kenmore 153.331740, 153.331712HA User Manual

Owner's Manual

POWER MISER TM12

GAS WATER HEATER

FOR POTABLE WATER HEATING ONLY.

NOT SUITABLE FOR SPACE HEATING.

NOT FOR USE IN MOBILE HOMES.

MODEL NO.

153.331712HA

153.331740

75 Gallon High Altitude 75 Gallon

• Safety Instruction

• Installation

• Operation

• Care and Maintenance

• Troubleshooting

• Parts List

For Your Safety

AN ODORANT IS ADDED TO THE GAS

USED BY THIS WATER HEATER.

Read and understand instruction manual and safety messages

before installing, operating or

servicing this water heater.

Failure to foIIow instructions and safety messages could result in

death or serious injury. Instruction manual must remain

with water heater,

Si no puede leer o entender el ingles y necesita el manual instructive y/o etiquetas eo espaSol puede obtenerlos IIamando aI

1-800-821-2017. NO TRATE DE INSTALAR O OPERAR ESTE CALENTADOR DE AGUA si no entiende la informacion en las etiquetas

o en el manual iestructivo. No hacer case de esta adver[eecia podria resultar en la MU ERTE O GRAVES LESION ES CORPORALES.

WARNING: If the information in these

instructions is not followed exactly, a fire or explosion may result causing property damage, personal injury or death.

-- Do not store or use gasoline or other

flammable vapors and liquids in the vicinity of this orany other appliance.

-- WHAT TO DO IF YOU SMELL GAS:

• Do nottryto light anyappliance,

• Do not touch any electrical switch; do

not use any phone in your building.

• Immediately call your gas supplier

from a neighbor's phone. Follow the

gas supplier's instructions.

• If you cannot reach your gas supplier, call the fire department.

--Installation and service must be performed by a qualified installer,

service agency or the gas supplier.

PRINTED IN THE U.S.A 0204

Sears, Roebuck and Co., Hoffman Estates, IL 60179 U.S.A

www.sears.com

PART NO. 184770-000

Your safety and the safety of others is extremely important in the installation, use and servicing of this water heater.

Many safety-related messages and instructions have been provided in this manual and on your own water heater to warn you and

others of a potential injury hazard. Read and obey all safety messages and instructions throughout this manual. It is very

important that the meaning of each safety message is understood by you and others who install, use or service this water heater.

to potential personal injury hazards. Obey all safety

This is the safety alert symbol. It is used to alert you

messages that follow this symbol to avoid possible injury or death.

DANGER indicates an imminently hazardous situation which, if not avoided, could result in death or injury.

WARNING indicates a potentially hazardous situation which, if not avoided, could result

in death or injury.

CAUTION indicates a potentially hazardous situation which, if not avoided, may result

in minor or moderate injury.

CAUTION used without the safety alert symbol indicates a potentially hazardous

situation which, if not avoided, could result

in property damage.

All safety messages will generally tell you about the type of hazard, what can happen if you do not follow the safety message and how to avoid the risk of injury.

IMPORTANT DEFINITIONS

Gas Supplier: The natural gas or propane utility or service who supplies gas for utilization by the gas burning

appliances within this application. The gas supplier typically has responsibility for the inspection and code approval of gas piping up to and including the natural gas meter or propane storage tank of a building. Many gas suppliers also

offer service and inspection of appliances within the building.

Readandunderstandinstruction manualandsafetymessages

beforeinstalling,operatingor servicingthiswaterheater

Failure to follow instructions and

safety messages could result in death or serious injury

Instruction manual must remain

with water heater,

Water temperature over 125°F (52°0) can cause severe burns instantly resulting in severe injury

or death.

Children, the elderly, and the physically or mentally disabled

are at highest risk for scald injury Feel water before bathing or

showering. Temperature limiting valves are

available.

Read instruction manual for safe temperature setting.

Fire Hazard

For continued protection against risk of fire:

• Do not install water heater on carpeted floor

• Do not operate water heater if flood damaged.

Explosion Hazard

• Overheated water can cause water tank explosion.

• Properly sized temperature and pressure relief valve must

be installed in opening provided

Fire or Explosion Hazard

• Do not expose water heater control to excessive gas

pressure.

• Use only gas shown on rating plate.

• Maintain required clearances to combustibles

• Keep ignition sources away from faucets after extended period of non-use.

installing, using or servicing

Read instruction manual before

water heater

Fire or Explosion Hazard

• Do not store or use gasoline or other flammable vapors and liquids in the vicinity of this or any other

appliance.

Breathing Hazard - Carbon Monoxide Gas

thstall vent system in accordance with codes.

Do not operate water heater if flood damaged,

High altitude orifice must be installed for operation above 3,300 feet (1,006 m)

(or above 5,500 (1,676 m) feet for high altitude models)

Do not operate if soot buildup Do not obstruct water heater air intake

with insulating jacket Do not place chemical vapor emitting

produsts near water heater Gas and carbon monoxide detectors

are available.

Breathing carbon monoxide can cause brain damage or

death. Always read and understand instruction manual.

Improper installation and use may result

in property damage.

Do not operate water heater if flood damaged

• Inspect and replace anode.

• Install in location with drainage.

• Fill tank with water before operation.

• Be alert for thermal expansion. Refer to instruction manual for installation and service

SAFE INSTALLATION, USE AND SERVICE ................................................................................................. 2

SAFETY PRECAUTIONS .............................................................................................................................. 3

TABLE OF CONTENTS ................................................................................................................................ 4

CUSTOMER RESPONSIBILITIES ................................................................................................................ 5

PRODUCT SPECIFICATIONS ...................................................................................................................... 5

MATERIALS AND BASIC TOOLS NEEDED ................................................................................................. 6

Material Needed ...................................................................................................................................................... 6

Basic Tools ............................................................................................................................................................. 6

TYPICAL INSTALLATION ............................................................................................................................... 7

INSTALLATION INSTRUCTIONS ............................................................................................................... 8-17

Removing the Old Water Heater .............................................................................................................................. 8

Facts to Consider About the Location ................................................................................................................ 9-10

Insulation Jackets ................................................................................................................................................. 10

Combustion Air and Ventilation Appliances

in Unconfined Spaces ............................................................................................................................................ 11

Combustion Air and Ventilation Appliances

in Confined Spaces ........................................................................................................................................... 11,12

Water Piping .................................................................................................................................................... 12,13

T & P Valve and Pipe Insulation .......................................................................................................................... 13

Temperature Pressure Relief Valve .................................................................................................................... 13,14

Filling the Water Heater .................................................................................................................................... 14,15

Venting ............................................................................................................................................................. 15,16

Gas Piping ....................................................................................................................................................... 16,17

Sediment Trap ....................................................................................................................................................... 17

OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS ................................................................................................................ 18-19

Lighting & Operating Label .................................................................................................................................... 18

Temperature Regulation ......................................................................................................................................... 19

SERVICE AND ADJUSTMENT ............................................................................................................... 20-22

Tank (Sediment) Cleaning ...................................................................................................................................... 20

Venting System Inspection .................................................................................................................................... 20

Burner Inspection .................................................................................................................................................. 20

Burner Cleaning ..................................................................................................................................................... 20

Housekeeping .................................................................................................................................................. 20,21

Anode Rod Inspection ........................................................................................................................................... 21

Temperature-Pressure Relief Valve Operation ........................................................................................................ 21

Draining ............................................................................................................................................................ 21,22

Drain Valve Washer Replacement .......................................................................................................................... 22

Service .................................................................................................................................................................. _

TROUBLESHOOTING GUIDE ................................................................................................................ 23-26

Start Up Conditions .............................................................................................................................................................23-24

Thermal Expansion .......................................................................................................................................... 23

Strange Sounds ............................................................................................................................................... 23

Draft Hood Operation .................................................................................................................................. 23,24

Condensation .................................................................................................................................................. 24

Smoke/Odor .................................................................................................................................................... 24

Operational Conditions ..................................................................................................................................... 24-25

Smelly Odor .................................................................................................................................................... 24

Air in Hot Water Faucets ................................................................................................................................. 24

High Temperature Shut-Off System .................................................................................................................. 24

Leakage Checkpoints ...................................................................................................................................... 25

Troubleshooting Guide ........................................................................................................................................... 26

PARTS ORDER LIST ................................................................................................................................. 27

WARRANTY ................................................................................................................................................ 28

Thank You for purchasing a Kenmore water heater. Properly installed and maintained, it should give you years of trouble

free service. If you should decide that you want the new water heater professionally installed by Sears call 1-800-4-MY-HOME ®. They will arrange for prompt, quality installation by Sears

authorized contractors.

Abbreviations Found In This Instruction Manual:

• CSA - Canadian Standards Association

• ANSI - American National Standards Institute NFPA - National Fire Protection Association

• ASME - American Society of Mechanical Engineers GAMA - Gas Appliance Manufacturers Association

• This gas-fired water heater is design certified by CSA

INTERNATIONAL under American National Standard/CSA Standard for Gas Water Heaters ANSI Z21.10.1 • CSA 4.1

(current edition).

• Read the"Safety Precautions" section, page 3 of this manual

first and then the entire manual carefully. If you don't follow the safety rules, the water heater will not operate properly. It could cause DEATH, SERIOUS BODILY INJURY AND/OR

PROPERTY DAMAGE.

This manual contains instructions for the installation, operation, and maintenance of the gas-fired water heater. It also contains warnings through out the manual that you must read and be aware of. All warnings and all instructions are essential to the proper operation of the water heater and

your safety. Since we cannot put everything on the first few pages, READ THE ENTIRE MANUAL BEFORE A'n'EMPTING

TO INSTALL OR OPERATE THE WATER HEATER.

The installation must conform with these instructions and the local code authority having jurisdiction. In the absence of

local codes, installations shall comply with the following: In the United States: The National Fuel Gas Code ANSI

Z223.1/NFPA 54. This publication is available from the Canadian Standards Association, 8501 East Pleasant Valley

Rd, Cleveland Ohio 44131, or The National Fire Protection

Association, 1 Batterymarch Park, Quincy, MA 02269.

If after reading this manual you have any questions or do not understand any portion of the instructions, call the Sears Service Center.

Carefully plan the place where you are going to put the water

heater. Correct combustion, vent action, and vent pipe installation are very important in preventing death from possible carbon monoxide poisoning and fires. See

figure 1.

Examine the location to ensure the water heater complies

with the Facts to Consider About the Location section in this

manual.

For California installation this water heater must be braced, anchored, or strapped to avoid falling or moving during an earthquake. See instructions for correct installation

procedures. Instructions may be obtained from your local dealer, wholesaler, public utilities or California Office of the

State Architect, 400 P Street, Sacramento, CA 95814.

Massachusetts Code requires this water heater to be

installed in accordance with Massachusetts 248-CMR 2.00:

State Plumbing Code and 248-CMR 5.00. Complies with SCAQMD rule #1121 and districts having

equivalent NOx requirements.

RECOVERY MINIMUM DIMENSIONS

TANK 'TYPE RATE GALS, VENTPIPE DIAMETER IN INCHES (mm)

CAPACITY OF BllJ PERHOUR INCHES INCHES HEIGHTTO

MODEL NUMBER IN GALS (LTRS) GAS RATE @ 90°F RISE (mm) (mm) JACKETTOP

153331712HA 75 (284) NATURAL 55,000 59.2 4" (102) 24" (610) 60" (t ,524)

153331740 75 (284) NATURAL 55,000 59.2 4" (102) 24" (610) 60" (1,524)

Materials Needed

To simplify the installation Sears has available the installation parts shown below. You may or may not need all of these material, depending on your type of installation.

WATER HEATER INSTALLATION

KIT WITH FLEXIBLE CONNECTORS

FOR 3/4" (19.05 ram) OR 1/2" (12.7 ram)

THREADED OR COPPER PLUMBING

(

FLEXIBLE WATER HEATER GAS

CONNECTOR WITH FITTINGS

DRAIN PANS AVAILABLE IN 20" (508 ram) DIAMETER FOR WATER HEATERS

HAVING A DIAMETER 18" (457 ram) OR

LESS, 24" (610ram) DIAMETER FOR

WATER HEATERS HAVING A DIAMETER 22" (559 ram) OR LESS AND AVAILABLE

IN 28" (711 ram) DIAMETER FOR WATER HEATERS HAVING A DIAMETER 26"

(660 mm) OR LESS

EXPANSION TAN KS FOR THERMAL EXPANSION

CON DITIONS AVAILABLE IN 2 GALLONS (7.6 LITERS) AND 5 GALLONS (18.9 LITERS)

CAPACITY THROUGH LOCAL SEARS STORE OR

SERVICE CENTER

Basic Tools

You may or may not need all these tools, depending on your type of installation. These tools can be purchased at your local

Sears Store.

Pipe Wrenches (2) 14" (356 mm) _FIF_===_

Screwdriver Tin Snips

6' (1.82 m) Tape or Folding Ruler Garden Hose

Drill Pipe Dope or Teflon Tape DRILL

SLOT-HEAD SCREWDRIVER

PHILLIPS SCREWDRIVER

ROLL OF TEFLON

TAPE (USE ONLY ON

WATER HEATER

CONNECTIONS)

TIN SNIPS

PIPE DOPE

(SQUEEZE TUBE)

USE FOR WATER AND GAS

CONNECTIONS

Additional Tools Needed When Sweat Soldering

Tubing Cutters or Hacksaw Propane Tank

Soft Solder Solder Flux

Emery Cloth Wire Brushes

TUBING CUTTER

HACKSAW

3/4" (19 ram) WIRE BRUSH

PROPANE

TORCH

ROLL OF

EMERY CLOTH

GARDEN HOSE 6 FOOTTAPE PIPE WRENCH

1/2" (13 mm) WIRE BRUSH

ROLL OF LEAD-FREE SOLDER

SOFT SOLDER FLUX

GET TO KNOW YOUR WATER HEATER - GAS MODELS

A Vent Pipe J Drip Leg (Sediment Trap) S Flue Baffle B Draft Hood K Inner Door T Thermostat C Anode L Outer door U Drain Valve

D Hot Water Outlet M Union V Pilot and Main Burner E Outlet N Inlet Water Shut-off Valve W Flue

F Flexible Water Connections O Cold Water Inlet X Drain Pan G GasSupply P Inlet DipTube Y Thermostat Shield (optional)

H Manual Gas Shut-off Valve Q Temperature-Pressure Relief Valve I Ground Joint Union R Rating Plate

* INSTALL INACCORDANCE

WITH LOCAL CODES.

* DRIP LEG AS REQUIRED

BY LOCAL CODES.

TO VENT TERMINATION

ON ROOF

INSTALL THERMAL EXPANSION

TANK OR DEVICE IF WATER

HEATER iS iNSTALLED iN A

CLOSED WATER SYSTEM

VACUUM RELIEF

VALVE

"INSTALLPER

LOCALCODES

YI THERMOSTAT

SHIELD

(OPTIONAL)

(T) THERMOSTAT

GAS CONTROL KNOB

WATER TEMPERATURE

(ADJUSTING DIAL)

POSITION POSITION POSITION

l "OFF .... PILOT .... ON" I

(V) PILOT & MAIN BURNER

"TOPVIEW

THERMOBOUPLE

BURNER,

TUBE

* REMOVE DOORS TO LIGHT PILOT.

REPLACE DOORS.

* ALL PIPING MATERIALS TO BE

SUPPLIED BY CUSTOMERS. RGUREt.

MAIN

BURNER

PILOT

Removing the Old Water Heater

® ® ®

FIGURE2,

(_) Attach hose to the water heater

(_) Disconnect the vent from the draft hood where itconnectspipe

Q If have to the water heater, the two

drain valve and put the other end

in a floor drain or outdoors. Open the water heater drain valve. Open a nearby hot water faucet which will

relieve pressure in the water

heater and speed draining. The water passing out of the drain valve

may be extremely hot. To avoid

being scalded, make sure all connections are tight and that the water flow is directed away from any person, see Figures 2 and 5.

to the water heater. In most installations the vent pipe can

be lifted off after any screw or other attached devices are

removed. Dispose of the draft hood. The new water heater

has a draft hood which must be used for proper operation.

you copper piping copper

water pipes can be cut with a hacksaw approximately four

inches away from where they connect to the water heater, see Figure 6. This will avoid cutting off pipes too short. Additional cuts can be made later if necessary. Disconnect the temperature-pressure relief valve drain line. When the

water heater is drained, disconnect the hose from the drain valve. Close the drain valve. The water heater is now

completely disconnected and ready to be removed.

RGURE5,

Q Tum "OFF" the gas supply to the

water heater.

If the main gas line Shut-off valve

serving all gas appliances is

used, also shut "OFF" the gas at

each appliance. Leave all gas appliances shut "OFF" until the water heater installation is

completed, see Figures 2 and 3.

"OFF' the the

Turn water supply to water heater at the water shut-off

valve or water meter. Some

installations require that the water be turned off to the entire house,

see Figures 2 and 4.

(_ Check to make the is "OFF" to the

again water heater. Then disconnect the gas supply connection from the gas control valve.

sure

gas

• Burn hazard

• Hot water discharge.

• Keep hands clear of drain valvedischarge.

RGURE3,

RGURE4.

supply

FIGURE&

If you have galvanized pipes to the water heater, loosen the

two galvanized pipes with a pipe wrench at the union in each

line. Also disconnect the piping remaining to the water heater,

see Figure 7. These pieces should be saved since they may

be needed when reconnecting the new water heater. Disconnect the temperature-pressure relief valve drain line.

When the water heater is drained, disconnect the hose from the drain valve. Close the drain valve. The water heater is

now completely disconnected and ready to be removed. Mineral buildup or sediment may have accumulated in the

old water heater. This causes the water heater to be much

heavier than normal and this residue, if spilled out, could

cause staining.

FIGURE7.

Facts to Consider About

the Location

Carefully choose an indoor location for the new water heater, because the placement is a very important consideration for

the safety of the occupants in the building and for the most economical use of the appliance. This water heater is not for

use in manufactured (mobile) homes or outdoor installation.

Whether replacing an old water heater or putting the water heater

in a new location, the following critical points must be observed:

Select a location indoors as close as practical to the gas vent or chimney to which the water heater vent is going to be connected, and as centralized with the water piping system

as possible.

Selected location must provide adequate clearances for servicing and proper operation of the water heater.

Property Damage Hazard

• Allwaterheaterseventuallyleak

• Denotinstallwithout adequatedrainage

Installation of the water heater must be accomplished in such a manner that if the tank or any connections should leak, the flow will not cause damage to the structure. For this reason, it is not advisable to install the water heater in an attic or upper floor. When such locations cannot be avoided, a suitable drain pan should be installed under the water heater. Drain pans are available at your local Sears or hardware store. Such a drain pan must have a minimum length and width of at least 2 inches

(51 mm) greater that the water heater dimensions and must be piped to an adequate drain. The pan must not restrict

combustion air flow.

Water heater life depends upon water quality, water pressure and the environment in which the water heater is installed. Water

heaters are sometimes installed in locations where leakage may result in property damage, even with the use of a drain pan piped to a drain. However, unanticipated damage can be reduced or prevented by a leak detector or water shut-off device used in conjunction with a piped drain pan. These devices are available from some plumbing supply wholesalers and retailers, and detect and react to leakage in various ways:

Sensors mounted in the drain pan that trigger an alarm or

turn off the incoming water to the water heater when leakage

is detected.

Fire or Explosion Hazard

• Do not store or use gasoline or ether flammable vapors and liquids in the vicinity of this or any other

appliance.

INSTALLATIONS IN AREAS WHERE FLAMMABLE LIQUIDS (VAPORS) ARE LIKELY TO BE PRESENT OR STORED

(GARAGES, STORAGE AND UTILITY AREAS, ETC.): Flammable liquids (such as gasoline, solvents, propane [LP or

butane, etc.] and other substances such as adhesives, etc.) emit flammable vapors which can be ignited by a gas water

heater's pilot light or main burner. The resulting flashback and fire can cause death or serious burns to anyone in the area, as well as property damage. If installation in such areas is your only option, then the installation must be accomplished in a way that the pilot flame and main burner flame are elevated

from the floor at least 18 inches. While this may reduce the chances of flammable vapors, from a floor spill being ignited, gasoline and other flammable substances should never be

stored or used in the same room or area containing a gas water heater or other open flame or spark producing appliances.

NOTE: Flammable vapors may be drawn by air currents from

other areas of the structure in the appliance. Also, the water heater must be located and/or protected so it is

not subject to physical damage by a moving vehicle.

Fire Hazard

For continued protection against risk of fire:

• Do notinstall water heater on carpeted floor.

• Do not operate water heaterif flood damaged

This water heater must not be installed directly on carpeting. Carpeting must be protected by metal or wood panel beneath the appliance extending beyond the full width and depth of the appliance by at least 3 inches (76.2mm) in any direction, or if the appliance is installed in an alcove or closet, the entire floor

must be covered by the panel. Failure to heed this warning may

result in a fire hazard.

Sensors mounted in the drain pan that turn off the water

supply to the entire home when water is detected in the drain

pan.

Water supply shut-off devices that activate based on the water pressure differential between the cold water and hot water pipes connected to the water heater.

Devices that will turn off the gas supply to a gas water heater

while at the same time shutting off its water supply.

Fire or Explosion Hazard

using or servicing water heater.

• Improper use may result in fire or explosion.

• Maintain required clearances to combustibles.

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